Kohl's Corporation (KSS) Options Max Pain Analysis | Strike Price Pressure & Sentiment - Stocknear

Kohl's Corporation

NYSE: KSS · Real-Time Price · USD
16.73
-0.18 (-1.06%)
At close: Oct 06, 2025, 1:05 PM

Kohl's Max Pain By Strike

KSS trades at $16.73, 4.6% above the near-term max pain of $16 expiring Oct 10, 2025 (4 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($10-$17.5), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 13 where 5 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.

Kohl's Max Pain By Expiry

Max pain for KSS shows an upward trend from 10 to 17.5, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 54% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Most levels below 16.73 may cap rallies. Strong magnetic level at 13 (5 expirations). Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.

Max Pain Table

Expiration Date Max Pain Max Pain vs Current Price
Oct 10, 2025 16 n/a (n/a)
Oct 17, 2025 15.5 n/a (n/a)
Oct 24, 2025 16 n/a (n/a)
Oct 31, 2025 15 n/a (n/a)
Nov 7, 2025 15 n/a (n/a)
Nov 14, 2025 14 n/a (n/a)
Nov 21, 2025 14 n/a (n/a)
Dec 19, 2025 12.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 16, 2026 12.5 n/a (n/a)
Feb 20, 2026 15 n/a (n/a)
Mar 20, 2026 10 n/a (n/a)
Apr 17, 2026 13 n/a (n/a)
Jun 18, 2026 17.5 n/a (n/a)
Sep 18, 2026 12.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 15, 2027 10 n/a (n/a)
Dec 17, 2027 12.5 n/a (n/a)
Jan 21, 2028 17 n/a (n/a)